Anyone else waiting for next semester?

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I am a non-traditional student(33 year old readmit) and have decided to go back to get my nursing degree. I have to take A&P over since it has been longer than five years since I took it which sucks, but I hope to improve on the B I received then. I have opted to take A&P I over the summer and A&P II in the fall so I can have all my pre-reqs done in time for the February 1st Fall 2015 application deadlines. It will mean taking 20 hours in the fall, but I am confident in my ability to maintain a high average.

The only part of this that is killing me is the wait. I am so ready to start this journey and I still have two months before I even go back to school. I have been a SAHM for the past 10 years so this is a huge move for me. Since making the decision, I have had enough downtime to basically plan out my entire education plan along with a few contingencies. Anyone else in the same boat? I think I will need a support group by the time Summer term comes around.

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Oh, I'm with you.

I got my BS in Biology in 2010, and my MS in May 2013. Come November 2013, I said to myself as I was standing around at my lousy retail job "This ISN'T gonna work!!" I went to the office of the Nursing Dept at my university, the secretary looked at all of my previous coursework, told me what I lacked for pre-reqs, and gave me a laundry list of other things I needed to do to get into the Fall 2014 program. Right now I'm taking Physiology and Nutrition, in the summer I'll take Pathophysiology. The deadline for Fall 2014 applicants was February 15, and hell if I didn't jump through all those hoops to make sure I would be considered. Got my acceptance e-mail over spring break!

I am SO READY to start! I wish I didn't have to wait! Since I started this, I've noticed more and more, women in scrubs, coming in to shop where I work. When I see those dressed in royal blue, I know that they're nursing students at my university, and I get SO jealous!

So yeah, I'm chomping at the bit, too!

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ReOxyS I was in the same situation got my MA in Human Services sat around waiting for work and sat around got a couple of offers but nothing that would help me advance I had to realize that I needed a change and the reason I wanted to major in Human services was due to my passion in wanting to help people, I rather do it now or regret it for the rest of my life
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Ah, isn't it a rude awakening when you find out the degrees you worked for (and took loans out for) won't yield you anything? But it's also so exciting to put yourself on a path that will give you real training, and likely end in a good, fulfilling job :)

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

The wait is the worst, especially when you're older (I'm 34)! I had to wait a year between finishing my prereqs and starting school because of a SCHOOL ERROR. :mad: Thankfully I am about to graduate from my program now. The waiting was so hard, just putting my whole life on hold for a year that was unplanned!!

Be patient, mama! Use this time to sort out things like how you'll maintain sanity in the program, meals you can prepare with little time, how you'll get laundry done, etc.

Good luck!

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Good for you for returning to school! My situation is similar. I have been a stay at home mom FOREVER! My youngest finally started preK, so I figured it was a good time to try to go back, only he was gone for 4 hours. I would literally drop him, go to class, come back and go straight to McD to study. Over the summer it was rough because again, child care was an issue and I could only manage to be away for a certain period of time. So I took the classes I could fit in my schedule, but I sure could have accomplished a lot more had he been in day care. But he did start kinder this past fall, so I am on a roll! I have managed to maintain a 4.0 since returning, and that includes all my sciences. I have 4 kids total, at four different schools. Needless to say, I am incredibly busy. I love this new adventure, and have made new friends. Some are just a bit older than my oldest child! I would love to follow everyone's post. It has taken me a while to get to where I am, the wait did take a long time, but I did get acceptance into a program this fall so hang on and next it'll be you!

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I am in the same boat (well kinda). I applied for the fall semester but it was an early application and took less points for the classes that are in progress. While it would be AWESOME to get in for the fall I am fully prepared to be applying again for the spring semester. I had nothing to lose by applying soooo I just went for it on the off chance I actually made it in.

ANYWAY....so yes I will likely be taking the last couple of BSN track classes I have left and passing time until I can reapply for the nursing program. I Have been a SAHM for the last 8 years and I cannot wait to finish up my prereqs and get on with nursing school.

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I know how you feel! I got my undergrad in psychology and of course you can't do anything with that unless you have a masters! So I went to graduate school for a semester and I realized counseling wasn't for me and that I wanted to be a nurse (which was always wanted to be) so I should of just stuck with that from the get go. Thankfully some schools here in Denver have accelerated programs for those who already have a degree. One school in particular lets you apply for the program while you are still finishing the pre reqs! So I am finishing up A and P II this summer along with micro (wish me luck) and I just applied for a fall 2014 start. Is there any programs like that where you are? Could you take your last pre reqs over the summer to possibly start this fall? The wait is hard. But it will be worth it in the end :)

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I know it's A and P I and II but I know it's possible to take both at same time if you get it waived..

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Specializes in LDRP.

I know the waiting is the worst thing ever! I graduated with a BS in psychology in 2012, started a masters in school counseling, but have decided what I really want to do is go into nursing. I started taking the remaining prereqs this semester and will take one over the summer and two in the fall. If I can get in to the closer campus I will hopefully start my accelerated BSN next January, but if not I'll have to wait another year to start nursing school. It's frustrating playing the waiting game when you know what you want to do. :/ I'm glad to know I'm not the only one in this boat!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

RunBabyRun - I am experiencing that same thing right now! Due to a school error, I will have to wait a year to go to nursing school. However, I'm thinking it's actually a blessing in disguise right now.

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Wow.. what errors did your schools make?

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